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The Governess of Greenmere

In Victorian Britain, a young woman is suddenly thrust into a strange Otherworld of magic, peril and great responsibility.

“Obscure Arthurian and Celtic references blend with biblical imagery and high heroism in this brief yet old-souled story.”

—Lorehaven review, 2022

Reader ages: adult

Power Unimaginable

Enter a world of magic and wonder to uncover the secret purposes of a mysterious Mage-Lord in this thrilling finale to a high fantasy epic.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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Moonscript

An unlikely assortment of friends seek to save a tortured elf prince from both his captors and his own dark nature.

“In Moonscript, H. S. J. Williams creates a classic fantasy and deeply weaves strong spiritual element into the world.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2020

Reader ages: young adult

Valor’s Worth

The notorious dragon-kin may still pose a threat to elves and men, driving Lieutenant Commander Vinyanel Ecleriast on a mission to investigate.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Shattered Blades

The heroes have returned home, but there is no peace to be found there.

Reader ages: adult

March to Shadows

Before they can go home, Reslo, Gratas, and Jerah must stop a war, or start one.

Reader ages: adult

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Road of the Lost

Reslo wants nothing more than to be home in time for supper, but ancient evils want to drown his forest homeland in blood.

“Aidan Russell creates action-driven fantasy of all the good old things.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2018

Reader ages: adult

White Owl: The Adventures of Fiona Clark, Book 1

If Fiona Bridget Yaleria-Clark can return to Kildare Abbey, she will gain prophesied power to defeat the Dark Druid.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Truthbearer: The Journeys of Connor Clark

Journey with Connor Clark, his elven wife, and their daughter as they carry the Truth about the coming evil to the Nine Worlds of men and elves.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Raven, the Elf, and Rachel

Rachel Griffin returns for more wonder-filled days at Roanoke Academy for the Sorcerous Arts.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Mirklin Wood

The Raven rises as the One’s Dragon falls. Padraig’s quest to heal the fractured kingdom of Celdrya seems at an end as Tamys’s life hangs by a thread.

Reader ages: adult

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Skinshifter

A skinshifter must overcome her curse and unite with other war refugees to defeat the deadwalkers who massacred her clan.

“Alycia Christine’s Skinshifter sinks its fangs into a meaty plot pumping with action.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Willow Branch

A healer must mend a fractured kingdom and bring two enemy races together before a greater enemy destroys them both.

Reader ages: adult

Tales Of Woe and Wonder

Nine fantasy stories from Jeff Chapman. There are new fantasy stories and fairy tales as well as classic fairy tales retold.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Windrider Saga: Books 1 and 2

A compilation of the first two Windrider fantasy novellas, Divine Summons and A Greater Strength, by Rebecca P. Minor.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

A Greater Strength

Captain Vinyanel Ecleriast and his comrades have managed to avert the disaster of their king’s abduction, but all is not well in the elven capital of Delsinon.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Divine Summons

Will Captain Vinyanel Ecleriast allow his contentious relationship with his half-elven mentor to interfere with his sworn duty?

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Finding Angel

Angel doesn’t remember her magical heritage … but it remembers her. Magic and science collide when she embarks on a journey to her true home, and to herself.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

In the faraway kingdom of Madaren, Elon Amaeloriey, a young orphan girl, lived a life of pain and struggle. But the lonely life she knew changed forever the day she stumbled upon a gang unlike any other. Urban fantasy for young adults and older by Abby Ryan.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Crystal Portal

In the city of Balal stands an archway of stone, a portal that opens doorways to other times and places. Lehkahn the elf pursues his nemesis through this gateway and finds himself in future Earth. Book 1 of the Tales of the Portal series, fantasy/science fiction for readers of all ages.

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Venom And Song

Now in the strange realm of Allyra, in a creature-infested forest, the Seven young lords begin a rigorous training program that makes boot camp look like Disneyland. Book 2 of The Berinfell Prophecies fantasy series by Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper.

Reader ages: middle grade

Many-Coloured Realm

Dozens of elves, hundreds of goblins, legions of demons — all converging on the colourless world ruled by the goblin king. Can Robby and Chris discover the goblin king’s name and rescue Stephen before time runs out? Young-adult fantasy by Anne Hamilton.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Curse Of The Spider King

The Seven succeeding Elven Lords of Allyra were thought dead, until tremors from a distant world known as Earth revealed that Elven blood may live among its peoples. Book 1 of the Berinfell Prophecies fantasy series by Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper.

Reader ages: middle grade

Summa Elvetica: A Casuistry Of The Elvish Controversy

In a medieval fantasy world in which the realm of man is dominated by a rich and powerful Church, the Most Sanctified Charity IV decides the time is ripe to make a conclusive inquiry: do elves have immortal souls?

Reader ages: adult

The Children Of Húrin

Within the shadow of Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, and the war waged by Morgoth against the Elves, the fates of Túrin and his sister Niënor will be tragically entwined. Fantasy/legendarium by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Through The Valley Of Bones

Upon the arrival of an old friend, an aging commoner, known as Mere, embarks on a journey to a distant land. Their travels are soon interrupted by an evil troll determined to end Mere’s life. Fantasy by Randall Thorn.

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The Book Of Lost Tales, Part 2

The beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor, the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion. Fantasy/legendarium by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Book Of Lost Tales, Part 1

Beginning myths that formed J. R. R. Tolkien’s entire conception of the worlds of Valinor and Middle-earth. Fantasy/legendarium for teen readers and older, by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Unfinished Tales Of Númenor and Middle-earth

Stories spanning the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, including how Gandalf sent the Dwarves to Bag End, and the ancient land of Númenor. Fantasy by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Silmarillion

Tales and legends of the world’s beginnings and the First Age set the stage for Tolkien’s other classic works and focus on the theft of the Elves’ jewels by Morgoth, first dark lord of Middle-Earth. Fantasy/legendarium by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King

While the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarms out to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into Mordor, seat of Sauron’s power. Part 3 of the three-part The Lord of the Rings, epic fantasy for teenage readers and older, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers

The Fellowship of the Ring is scattered. Only Frodo and Sam are left to take the accursed One Ring to be destroyed in Mordor. Their guide is Gollum, slave to the Ring.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring

Frodo Baggins knew the Ringwraiths were searching for him — and the Ring of Power he bore that would enable Sauron to destroy all that was good in Middle-earth.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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Wishes

“Surprising twists and complex relationships grant Brittany Eden’s Wishes a fulfilling and fast-paced read.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 30, 2022

The Deliverer

“Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 23, 2022

The Change

“Tight situations and Bradley Caffee’s rapid style energize this bracing finale for the Chase Runner world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 2, 2022

Immortal Guardian

“Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 26, 2022

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129. Why Does Fantastical Fiction Express God’s Creativity? | Enclave Publishing with Steve Laube
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128. How Can Christian Fans Engage Their Local Libraries? | with Steve Rzasa
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Yes, Speculative Faith Is Closed, At Least For Now
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 30

Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior
Travis Perry, Jul 2

How Christian Must Christian Fiction Be?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 24

Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 10

Making a Story Visual UPDATE: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic
Travis Perry, May 9

What Does “Woke” Culture Have To Do With Christian Fiction?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 26